HOW DO I GET TO THE MOUNTAIN LODGE?

WHAT SORT OF KIT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?

Rental of all specialist equipment including an Arctic outer layer of clothing and outer boots is included.

EXPEDITION AND WILDERNESS MEDICINE WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT TO ALL CLIENTS -

• Insulated boots
• Arctic survival suit for snowmobiling and dog sledding
• Touring skis
• Touring ski boots. Please send your sizes to us early, to ensure we are able to rent your size. (We will be spending 3 days in ski boots and to absolutely ensure comfort it may be best to purchase your own boots before arriving in Norway. I have included a recommendation for boots below.)

YOU ARE ADVISED TO BRING A RUCKSACK, WITH A CAPACITY OF AT LEAST 65L WEIGHING NO MORE THAN 20KG CONTAINING:

SLEEPING:
• Arctic rated sleeping bag (the larger the better, down or synthetic)*

BASE LAYER
• 2 pairs of thin gloves. These are needed because you have to work with your fingers when putting the harnesses on the dogs. Thin windstopper, powerstretch and sealskin are great.
• 1 set of long underwear or merino wool, both top and bottoms.
• 1 set of expedition underwear, thicker wool best (if you feel the cold)
• 2 pairs of thin socks
• 2 pairs of outer thick socks.

OUTER LAYER
• Mitts - ESSENTIAL
• Spare mitts.
• A pair of leather working gloves for heavy work with dogs and skidoos. Gardening gloves are great for this.
• 2 woolly/ windstopper/ fleece hats. The second is kept as a spare in your daypack in case the first is lost. A hat with ear covers is best.
• 1 balaclava, this will stop alot of the cold air on your face, power stretch or windstopper.
• Fleece or power stretch neck warmer, which can be pulled up to cover the lower part of your face.
• Down jacket - the larger the better.
• A good set of waterproof / Goretex / paramo, jacket and trousers.
• Gaiters
• If you already own ski boots that fit Rottafella NNN BC bindings (for example Alpina Alpha leather ski boots) please feel free to bring them, otherwise they will be provided for you.

* If you do not wish to buy an Arctic rated sleeping bag we do have a limited number available for hire. Please contact us early if you would like to reserve a bag.

The polar regions are extreme wilderness environments. Your kit needs to be of a good quality and tested before you arrive in Norway.

We recommend that you seek advice from a good quality outdoor shop. They will be able to recommend suitable equipment for temperatures ranging from 0°C to -20°C.

Rucksacks are difficult for baggage handlers to move and often get thrown around. Cheap large luggage bags can be acquired which your rucksack can fit into and if they are nice and bright it will make your bag easy to spot.

There will be credit card facilities for you to purchase drinks at the accommodation.

WHAT SORT OF SKIING WILL I BE DOING?

WHAT WILL THE WEATHER BE LIKE?

The daylight will last between 12 and 16 hours and the temperature will generally range from -5 to -20. Being in the Arctic you can expect some very low temperatures ranging from freezing to -35c. Varying degrees of snowfall maybe experienced along with the possibility of wind that will cause the temperature to fall sharply.